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cgblaine22 | Oct 4, 2013 at 12:34 PM EDT

The Most Dangerous States in America

ThinkstockYou might think that going to California, Texas or New York exposes you to a lot of crime. But in…

Thomas Frohlich | Oct 3, 2013 at 6:43 AM EDT

The 10 Worst States for Women

ThinkstockWomen made up almost half of the workforce last year, and yet were paid only 77 cents for every dollar…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 2, 2013 at 6:19 AM EDT

The Highest-Yielding Dividends That Are Safe to Hold

ThinkstockThe number of companies paying dividends in the S&P 500 is at a 15-year high. According to FactSet, just over…

247alex | Oct 1, 2013 at 2:13 PM EDT

Baseball’s Most (and Least) Expensive Playoff Tickets

ThinkstockWith Major League Baseball’s postseason set to start soon, fans of the 10 teams still in contention for a World…

247alex | Oct 1, 2013 at 6:30 AM EDT

Retailers Hiring the Most Employees for the Holidays

courtesy of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.As the holiday season approaches, retailers are preparing for the busiest shopping time of the year…

Mike Sauter | Sep 26, 2013 at 6:40 AM EDT

The Cars Americans Do Not Want to Buy

ThinkstockIn 2013, the average Acura TSX Sport Wagon spent close to half a year on the lot before being sold.…

247alex | Sep 25, 2013 at 12:19 PM EDT

Countries With The Most Immigrants

ThinkstockThe United States has always been regarded as a nation of immigrants. Recently-published figures from the United Nations support this…

Thomas Frohlich | Sep 24, 2013 at 6:36 AM EDT

Seven States Slashing School Spending

ThinkstockSince the recession began, K-12 education spending has declined dramatically in some states. In Alabama and Oklahoma, per-pupil spending fell…

Mike Sauter | Sep 19, 2013 at 12:21 AM EDT

America’s Richest (and Poorest) States

Wikimedia Commons/creative commonsLast year, household income remained effectively unchanged, according to data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.…

Mike Sauter | Sep 18, 2013 at 6:33 AM EDT